Damper
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A damper is a device that deadens, restrains, or depresses.
Damper may refer to:
In music:
In structures:
Damper may also refer to:
Damper may refer to:
- DashpotDashpotA dashpot is a mechanical device, a damper which resists motion via viscous friction. The resulting force is proportional to the velocity, but acts in the opposite direction, slowing the motion and absorbing energy. It is commonly used in conjunction with a spring...
, a type of hydraulic or mechanical damper, - Shock absorberShock absorberA shock absorber is a mechanical device designed to smooth out or damp shock impulse, and dissipate kinetic energy. It is a type of dashpot.-Nomenclature:...
(British or technical use: damper), a mechanical device designed to dissipate kinetic energy - In electronics, a kind of diodeDiodeIn electronics, a diode is a type of two-terminal electronic component with a nonlinear current–voltage characteristic. A semiconductor diode, the most common type today, is a crystalline piece of semiconductor material connected to two electrical terminals...
, intended to absorb energy peaks, normally generated by inductive circuitry
In music:
- A device in various keyboard instrumentKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
s for deadening the vibrations of the strings - A mute for various brass instruments, see: Mute (music)Mute (music)A mute is a device fitted to a musical instrument to alter the sound produced: by affecting the timbre, reducing the volume, or most commonly both.- Musical directions for muting :...
- A damper or sustain pedalSustain pedalA sustain pedal or sustaining pedal is the most commonly used pedal in a modern piano. It is typically the rightmost of two or three pedals. When pressed, the sustain pedal "sustains" all the damped strings on the piano by moving all the dampers away from the strings and allowing them to vibrate...
, a device that mutes musical tones, particularly in stringed instruments
In structures:
- Damper (mast), a device that damps oscillation in radio masts and towersRadio masts and towersRadio masts and towers are, typically, tall structures designed to support antennas for telecommunications and broadcasting, including television. They are among the tallest man-made structures...
for better protection against storms - Tuned mass damperTuned mass damperA tuned mass damper, also known as an active mass damper or harmonic absorber, is a device mounted in structures to reduce the amplitude of mechanical vibrations. Their application can prevent discomfort, damage, or outright structural failure...
, a device mounted in structures to prevent discomfort, damage or structural failure by vibration - Damper (flow), a mechanical device in a duct or chimney that regulates airflow
Damper may also refer to:
- Damper (food)Damper (food)Damper is a traditional Australian soda bread prepared by swagmen, drovers, stockmen and other travelers. It consists of a wheat flour based bread, traditionally baked in the coals of a campfire. Damper is an iconic Australian dish...
, soda bread of the Australian Outback - Damper (HVAC), HVAC terminology
- Damper, an item of boiler technology used to regulate the fire